Moses Tells Israel the Words of the Lord — Exodus 24:1–8 Exodus 24 marks an important moment in Israel’s relationship with God. After giving Moses His laws and instructions throughout the previous chapters, God now establishes His covenant with the people. God instructed Moses to come before Him along with Aaron, Nadab, Abihu, and seventy… Continue reading

Upholding Justice and Loving Enemies — Exodus 23:1–9 Exodus 23 continues the laws God was giving Moses for the nation of Israel. These instructions began in the previous chapters and explained how God’s people were expected to live with justice, honesty, compassion, and reverence for Him. God first addressed the legal system. The Israelites were… Continue reading

Laws Concerning Theft and Restitution — Exodus 22:1–4 Exodus 22 continues the laws God was giving Moses at Mount Sinai for the Israelites. These instructions were meant to establish justice, responsibility, and fairness within the community. God was not only concerned with worship but also with how people treated one another and respected each other’s… Continue reading